Posted by dazedandconfused on August 20, 2004, at 11:42:01
In reply to Re: Any ideas what these MRI Scans are showing up?, posted by Emme on August 20, 2004, at 9:15:36
This is a great thread. I am really curious what exactly is the status in the use brain imagery in diagnosis of mental illness. I know Daniel Amen of ADD fame uses SPECT scans but I also know his work is controversial. This technology seems so promising. For example, I have obsessive tendencies. So far, nothing has helped. We haven't quite figured out whether I have OCD or ADD with obsessive tendencies (and the associated hyperfocusing).
I understand that the diagnosis is not important, treating the symptoms is. But I feel like I have wasted so much time and money on things that don't work. Just spent a year on CBT with a top OCD therapist which didn't help at all. So by process of elimination, I'm thinking my problem may more likely be ADD. Sorry, this is turning in to a vent.
So, where are we with brain scans? When will this technology be available to the masses?
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